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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Oil Shales: Understanding Sedimentary Rocks Containing Organic Material for Shale Oil Extraction

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Oil shales are sedimentary rocks containing significant amounts of organic material, kerogen, that can be converted into shale oil through pyrolysis, hydrogenation, or thermal dissolution.

August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Pyrolysis: Thermal Decomposition Process

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Pyrolysis is a thermal decomposition process used to break down organic material into shale oil, typically under high temperatures and in the absence of oxygen.